REQUIRED GRADE POINT AVERAGE
In order to participate in Jabberwock, a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)
of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. The GPA will not be rounded up. It must be reported
in numerical value and must be cumulative and unweighted on an official transcript
provided by the school guidance counselor. A GPA of B+, A-, etc. will NOT be accepted.
The transcript must be emailed or postmarked no later than October 14, 2025.
ATTENDANCE
Participants receive points for attending and participating in each scheduled Jabberwock
activity. Not only do committee members spend considerable time and energy in planning
events and activities, but other professionals and consultants are also scheduled to
provide valuable information geared to the needs and interests of the girls. Many of these
programs require additional finances. For these reasons, each participant is expected to
attend and actively participate in each scheduled affair. If an activity is missed for any
reason, even when advance notice is communicated, attendance points will not be
awarded.
PUNCTUALITY
While attendance at each activity is stressed, punctuality is equally important. To get the
full benefit of what is offered, participants are asked to arrive at least ten minutes before
the activity is scheduled to begin. This will allow time to greet friends, make any necessary
preparations, settle down and become appropriately focused. If a participant arrives 30
minutes after an activity begins or leaves 30 minutes before an activity ends, she will not
receive credit for attending the activity. However, she will be marked “present” for the
activity, and it will count towards her overall attendance record.
PUBLIC SERVICE REQUIREMENT
Public Service is central to the volunteer work that members of DST perform and is an
essential component of the Jabberwock Program. It is our belief that everyone has a
responsibility to contribute in whatever way they can to the betterment of their community
and its citizens. Participants will participate in a public service project. Program points are
awarded for the Jabberwock-led community service project that participants perform.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising takes on many facets. Jabberwock is primarily a scholarship fundraising
program. Participants and members of WAC engage in this major activity. Funds can be
raised in several ways. Solicitations of advertisements for the souvenir booklet, obtaining
patrons and sponsors and by selling tickets for the closing program are a few examples.
In the past, some participants have sponsored other activities such as bowling parties,
raffles, dinners, etc. One can be as creative as her mind allows her to be, as long as the
method used is in keeping with the dignity and integrity of the Jabberwock program.
Participants are not authorized or permitted to use the name of the WAC of DST on
materials, advertisements, etc. or in any way suggest that WAC of DST is a sponsor or
co-sponsor of their fundraising activities. Detailed information will be provided at
Orientation.